In a groundbreaking move for Indian cinema, Lionsgate has announced that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise, will produce an English-language remake of the highly acclaimed Indian action film Kill. The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, Chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

The original Hindi-language version of Kill, written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, will be released in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4th, by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. This release marks the first time a mainstream Hindi-language film has partnered with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the U.K.

Kill is produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, alongside Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment. The film stars newcomer Lakshya, alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, and made its world premiere to critical acclaim at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection. It also played earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival.

In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend Viresh are far from willing to let fate dictate their story. They embark on a "rescue" mission that becomes a gory adventure, blurring the lines between duty and emotion as every twist of the track could mean life or death. Kill paints a portrait of how far a man can go in love to rewrite his destiny.

Chad Stahelski of 87Eleven Entertainment expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently. Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. It’s exciting to be developing an English-language version—we have big shoes to fill and I’m looking forward to working with Nikhil, Karan, Apoorva, Guneet, and Achin to achieve that."

The producers of Kill shared their excitement in a joint statement: "When we made Kill with Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, we dreamed of global love, and seeing North American theaters chant ‘Kill! Kill! Kill!’ was like seeing that vision come alive. As we approach our global release, we are thrilled that 87Eleven Entertainment will produce a remake of our film in English. Partnering with Lionsgate, the award-winning studio behind genre-defining action movies, has been incredibly gratifying. This announcement coming before the original film’s release is unprecedented and a big win for Indian cinema. We are truly honored."

Kill marks the second collaboration between Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment after the widely loved film "The Lunchbox." Dharma Productions is renowned for their global presence, with Karan Johar's pioneering work in the film industry for over 25 years, and Sikhya Entertainment is the award-winning Indian production house that brought India’s first Academy Award® for an Indian production.

Lionsgate's involvement in this project highlights its commitment to bold, original, and relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide. With a portfolio that includes over 20,000 titles and iconic franchises, Lionsgate continues to innovate and expand its reach in the global entertainment landscape.